In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Rupee can hit 100, balance of payments already under stress: Diviya Nagarajan, UBSIndia faces mounting economic challenges, with UBS warning of a potential rupee slide to 100 and a $50 billion balance of payments stress. ...
21 May, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Rain News: Yellow alert in Ghaziabad, Noida; more rainfall likely in Lucknow, Kanpur as 104 killed due to thunderstorms, strong windsRain in Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh braces for more heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds as the IMD issues orange alerts for Lu...
14 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Fire or ice: Why a ceasefire in the Gulf cannot holdAs the specter of renewed conflict between the US and Iran looms, the Strait of Hormuz stands at the center of this brewing storm. A fresh ...
13 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
08 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awryScientists attribute these changes to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and urbanization. The early blooms serve as a visible sign of b...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Riots 2020: HC dismisses Delhi Police appeal against bail to Ishrat JahanThe Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to grant bail to former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan in connection with the 20...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsOver the next few sessions, as the uncertainty caused by the Gulf war intensifies and makes you anxious, remember this: It is not the first...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab to counter rain damageThe central government has eased wheat procurement rules for Punjab and Chandigarh for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27. This decision fol...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
From falling U.S. wealth to Indian factory closures, oil shock raises global recession riskGlobal markets face turmoil as war in Iran disrupts oil supplies. Businesses worldwide report soaring costs for raw materials. Plastic bag ...
08 Apr, 2026, 01.55 AM IST
Devastating Assam floods: Thousands homeless, 52 dead; victims plead assistanceThe severe flood situation in Assam has resulted in the loss of life, extensive damage to infrastructure, road closures, crop destruction, ...
08 Jul, 2024, 01.40 PM IST
About 1500 houses, crops on 75 hectare area damaged;18 injured & 10L impacted by Cyclone Yaas in J'khand"Initial assessment of the damage suggests collapse of 76 houses while partial damage was caused to 1,432 houses due to incessant rains in ...
28 May, 2021, 11.15 PM IST
Heavy rains, hailstorms and strong winds in North India over the next few days: Met departmentThe weather office has predicted heavy rains, hailstorms and strong winds in North India over the next few days. The bad weather could dest...
16 Mar, 2016, 09.51 PM IST
Weather office issues ‘multi-hazard warning’ of hailstorms, strong winds“An intense western disturbance currently lying over Iran and the neighbourhood would affect the Indian subcontinent from 11th (March),” th...
10 Mar, 2016, 12.54 AM IST
Khaps demand implementation of Swaminathan Commission reportCrop destruction by stray animals, scarcity of quality manure and seeds were among other issues raised by farmers.
05 Jan, 2015, 03.14 AM IST